Vintage Brev Lastes M255C Aviator Sunglasses Black Green Glass 52-18 Italy 1970s

Custom sun lenses available

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About this item

A classic 1970s Italian aviator in glossy black acetate, with a double bridge (top brow bar) and large teardrop lenses in dark green glass. Each temple has a pair of silver metal bands and a small silver rivet plate at the hinge. The temple is stamped "BREV. LASTES ITALY" and "M 255C", and the ear tip carries the size 52-18.

Brand heritage

Lastes was an Italian eyewear maker; "BREV." on the temple is short for "brevetto", Italian for patent. Lastes frames were made in Italy in the 1970s-1990s, including the later Swing by Lastes line. We found no reliable source linking Lastes to Persol, so we list this pair only under its own name.

Why this one is special

• Stamped BREV. LASTES ITALY, model M 255C, size 52-18
• Double-bridge aviator shape in thick black acetate
• Dark green glass lenses
• Silver double-band temple accents and rivet plates

Specifications

• Brand: Lastes (stamped "BREV. LASTES ITALY")
• Model: M 255C
• Size stamp: 52-18 (lens 52 mm, bridge 18 mm)
• Temple length: 135 mm
• Hinge to hinge: approx. 135 mm
• Frame: black acetate, double bridge
• Lenses: dark green glass
• Era: 1970s
• Made in Italy

Condition

• Vintage, pre-owned, good condition
• Light scratches and handling marks on the temples
• Glass lenses show a mirror-like sheen in bright light (normal reflection)
• Lens UV protection has not been tested
• Please see all photos for the exact condition

What's included

• Lastes sunglasses only (no case shown)

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

Ref: H34